The Jailhouse

[WTMHouston]

<<would also apply to me, therefore my response.>>

While I am not aware of the history between you and Bob (although it sure seems like it is probably colorful), I did see the last little exchange. I know nothing of it and my comments were not directed at you, even implicitly. There are HUGE differences, IMO, between the tenor of your linked post and JM's post(s).

<<What I disagree with is an uneven enforcement or worse "creating special rules just to boot you".>>

I do not think that most (myself included) would disagree that uneven enforcement of the TOU is not desirable. In a perfect world, the TOU would be crystal clear, not at all subject to interpretation, and objectively applied. But, as we both know, it ain't a perfect world. Everything is a matter of perspective and TOU enforcement is no different. As to the special rules, I agree with you: but that was intended tongue in cheek.

<<Granted, JM is taxing the spit take meter almost every time he posts.>>

We agree on a lot. <g>

<<While you're playing crusader for removing folks from IH...>>

Ah, something we disagree on. I am taking no such role. I have expressed no view about whether JM or anyone else should stay or go -- it ain't my place to do that. I have said, rightfully I think, that there is more than enough objective justification to do so if they chose to do so and that he seems to constantly be daring them to do it. That he may not be as bad or offensive as someone or anyone else begs the question and was not my point -- expressed or implied.

As to cursing, and this is just my personal opinion, it really depends on how it is used and directed. For example, using the f word in "He is a stupid mother f..." is inappropriate on any thread. On the other hand, saying "what the f..." is probably not going to get you in serious trouble on all but the tightest threads. Again, IMO, a matter of perspective in where and how it is used. But, by way of further example, just because Matt may have agreed to allow unlimited cursing and flaming on this thread (and I do not know that he has) does not mean that he has agreed to wholly abandon the TOU on this thread. Being given an inch doth not entitle the receiver to a mile.

<<will you be taking on the stalkers, the hypemiesters and hardcore bashers as well?>>

Only if they are in far more trouble than for a few poorly chosen words on an internet message board -- and have paid the very heavy freight for me to take them on.


Troy